Aircraft comparison
Comparison of the US 5th gen F-22 and the Russian Su-57 fighter jets
Both aircraft are built to achieve air dominance, but they differ in design philosophy, technology, and combat roles.
The Sukhoi Su-57 and the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor are two of the world’s most advanced fifth-generation fighter jets, designed for air superiority and stealth missions.
While the F-22 represents American technological dominance with unmatched stealth and agility, the Su-57 showcases Russia’s latest innovation, combining speed, versatility, and powerful weapons. Both aircraft are built to achieve air dominance, but they differ in design philosophy, technology, and combat roles.
The Sukhoi Su-57 is a Russian fifth-generation, single-seat, twin-engine, stealth multirole fighter aircraft developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau. It is the first aircraft in the Russian military to be developed entirely with stealth capabilities. The Su-57 has a number of advanced features, including a highly integrated avionics suite, advanced radar and sensor systems, and a variety of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons.
The aircraft is designed to be able to operate in a variety of roles, including air superiority, air defense, interdiction, and reconnaissance. It is intended to replace the aging Su-27 and Su-35 fighter jets in the Russian military. The Su-57 has undergone a number of flight tests and is expected to enter service with the Russian military in the coming years.
The first prototype aircraft took to the air in 2010, however due to a number of structural and technological concerns that surfaced during testing, including the destruction of the first production aircraft in a crash before it was delivered, the programme would go through a protracted development period. The first Su-57 joined the Russian Aerospace Forces in December 2020 after numerous delays.
F-22 Raptor
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation, single-seat, twin-engine, stealth air superiority fighter aircraft developed for the United States Air Force (USAF). The aircraft was designed to be highly maneuverable and able to penetrate enemy airspace and evade detection by radar. It is equipped with a range of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons and is capable of operating in a variety of roles, including air superiority, air defense, interdiction, and electronic warfare.
The F-22 has a number of advanced features, including a highly integrated avionics suite, advanced radar and sensor systems, and a powerful propulsion system. It is considered to be one of the most advanced fighter jets in the world and is currently in service with the USAF.
Prior to officially entering service as the F-22A in December 2005, the aircraft made its first flight in 1997 and has since gone by the designations F-22 and F/A-22. The last F-22 was delivered in 2012 because to high prices, a shortage of air-to-air missions because of the emphasis on counterinsurgency operations at the time of manufacture, a restriction on exports, and the development of the more cost-effective and flexible F-35.
The Sukhoi Su-57 and the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor are both fifth-generation, stealth fighter aircraft developed for air superiority and other roles. Both aircraft are equipped with advanced avionics, radar and sensor systems, and a variety of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons. However, there are a some of differences between the two aircraft:
1.Role: The Su-57 is a fifth-generation air superiority and multirole fighter aircraft developed by Russia, while the F-22 is a fifth-generation air superiority and stealth fighter aircraft developed by the United States.
2.Design: The Su-57 features a stealthy design with internal weapons bays and a diamond-shaped wing planform, while the F-22 has a more traditional stealthy design with forward-swept wings and a twin-engine configuration.
